2007⚡ Event
Adam Air Flight 574 crash
Adam Air Flight 574 crashed into the sea off Polewali, Indonesia, killing all 102 people on board. The crash was attributed to the pilots inadvertently disconnecting the autopilot.
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What Happened in 2007?
Explore 24 historical moments from 2007 — 11 events, 13 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2007(11)
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Nancy Pelosi becomes first female Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi is elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
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Taiwan High Speed Rail Opens
The Taiwan High Speed Rail opened, connecting Taipei and Kaohsiung.
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2007⚡ Event
Guinean general strike begins
A general strike began in Guinea to force President Lansana Conté to resign, eventually leading to the appointment of two new prime ministers.
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2007⚡ Event
Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion
Comet McNaught reached perihelion, becoming the brightest comet in over 40 years. It had an apparent magnitude of −5.5.
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Hrant Dink Assassinated
Turkish-Armenian journalist and human-rights activist Hrant Dink was assassinated by a Turkish nationalist in Istanbul.
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South Pole of Inaccessibility Reached
A four-man team using skis and kites reached the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, the first people to do so since 1967.
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force LED panic
Boston emergency officials mistook LED placards displaying Aqua Teen Hunger Force characters for improvised explosive devices, causing widespread panic.
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Filippo Raciti killed in football violence
Following a Derby di Sicilia match in Catania, football violence caused the death of police officer Filippo Raciti, leading to new safety regulations at Italian sporting events.
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Zahedan Bombings
The first of several bombings in Zahedan, Iran, killed 18 members of the Revolutionary Guards.
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2007⚡ Event
Charlotte Shaw drowns on Dartmoor
Fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl Charlotte Shaw drowned on Dartmoor, becoming the first person to die in connection with the annual Ten Tors challenge.
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Born in 2007(13)
2007🎂 Birth
Chloe Chua
Chloe Chua, Singaporean violinist and winner of the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists, was born.
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2007🎂 Birth
Birth of Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2007.
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Jesús Fortea
Jesús Fortea, a Spanish footballer, was born. He is known for his career in professional soccer.
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Deaths in 2007(0)
No deaths recorded for 2007.
Dates in 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2007?
- 2007 saw 24 notable historical moments, including 11 events, 13 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2007?
- Key events of 2007 include: Adam Air Flight 574 crash, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female Speaker of the House, Taiwan High Speed Rail Opens.
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